The Nickelodeon Suites Resort was the site of the world premier of a brand new Spongebob Squarepants 4D movie last week, a great addition to the new Bikini Bottom character breakfast which recently debuted as well. [Read more...]

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By Kevin Yee

We look around Adventureland this week to catalog the various props and set pieces for the upcoming “A Pirate’s Adventure: Treasures of the Seven Seas” interactive game (not yet opened). We’ll also tour both Magic Kingdom and Disney’s Animal Kingdom for some recent changes and construction updates. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds: Tour of props for A Pirate’s Adventure — Treasure of the Seven Seas — April 22, 2013…

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Disney World’s next Limited Time Magic event starts on Monday, Earth Day, at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and runs through April 28. There will be parties, special merchandise and some returning characters. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Next Limited Time Magic kicks off with Earth Day and Animal Kingdom’s 15th celebrations…

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By Suzannah Mitchell DiMarzio and Beci Mahnken

Spring has sprung and the vacation deals are popping up all over the place. Now is a great time to visit Florida, before the major heat sets in and after the spring break crowds have gone home. Here are the latest area hotel and attraction deals we’ve found: [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading PARKsaver: Check out these hotel, ticket and package savings for spring…

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Earlier this week, Hash House A Go Go, an all-day dining spot, opened on International Drive. The award-winning restaurant, made famous at their Las Vegas locations, serves “twisted farm food” for breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. The name represents the fusing the ideas of “old-style food” and “something new” creating a fun lighthearted dining experience offering traditional diner fare, spiced up with bold flavors and over-the-top presentations. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Hash House A Go Go opens their first Orlando location on International Drive…

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By Gerry Strauss, Photos by Shelley Caran, onthegoinmco.com

Move over, Mickey … Triple H and his World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) cohorts are expanding their presence in Orlando.

Earlier today, The WWE, represented by Paul “Triple H” Levesque, alongside Florida Governor Rick Scott, Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs and key members of WWE management, held a press conference at the Forsyth Central Commerce Park in Orlando to officially announce the impending opening of the “WWE Global Performance Center”. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading World Wrestling Entertainment opening ‘Performance Center’, holding TV tapings at Full Sail…

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Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Attractions — The Show — April 18, 2013 — Viva La Musica, Ridley Pearson Interview Part 2 plus more…

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Join Clifford the Big Red Dog, Blue Man Group and Meerkats in new and exciting ways, all coming to the Orlando Science Center next month. The Science Center is always changing exhibits, adding new films and events to keep it fresh and starting in the month of May there will be no lack of new things to do. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Wine, Blue Man, Clifford and Meerkats coming to Orlando Science Center in May…

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex unveiled the first phase of improvements designed to enhance the guest experience earlier this year. The attraction’s new $16 million entry includes a grand plaza and fountain; ticket stations and self-service kiosks; will call, guest services and information stations; a retail shop; and a restaurant. The enhancements are part of a 10-year Master Plan developed by Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex concessioner, Delaware North Companies Parks & Resorts, in partnership with NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading New entryway and more at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex…

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By Kevin Yee

More structures are going up in the upcoming Springfield section at Universal Studios Florida, near the Simpsons ride, and some are sporting familiar facades (Moe’s Tavern, Krusty Burger). We tour the new King’s Bowling on International Drive. We also look at still more track for Seven Dwarfs Mine Coaster and glance at all the gift shops in Kissimmee near Walt Disney World. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds: Simpsons’ Springfield at Universal, Kings Bowling, gift shops and more — April 15, 2013…

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Witness the newest astronauts get inducted to the U.S Astronaut Hall of Fame on Saturday, April 20, 2013 at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Astronauts Curt Brown, Eileen Collins and Bonnie Dunbar, Ph.D will be joined by more than 30 legendary astronauts and space icons welcoming them to the Hall of Fame. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Astronaut Hall of Fame induction on April 20 to feature rare meet-and-greet opportunity…

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Get ready to celebrate Disney’s Animal Kingdom’s 15th anniversary on Earth Day, April 22, 2013. The event will include a special opening ceremony, Earth Day “Party for the Planet” festivities, and special foods, beverages and merchandise.  [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Disney’s Animal Kingdom to celebrate 15th anniversary on April 22, 2013…

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By Banks Lee

Pies. From grandma’s cooking, to the local bakery and specialty shops, pies have been enjoyed by almost everyone throughout the years. On April 27 and 28, 2013, guests in Celebration, Fla. can experience the love of pies for themselves at the 12th Annual American Pie Council (APC) Great American Pie Festival. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Great American Pie Festival returning to Celebration April 27-28…

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From April 15 through 21, 2013, it’s ‘Fairies Week’ featuring the Disney Fairies at Walt Disney World apart of Limited Time Magic. Tinker Bell will be joined by some of her friends including Iridessa, Rosetta, Silvermist, Fawn, Vidia and even Terence at Tinker Bell’s Magical Nook in Adventureland. [Read more...]

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Fun Spot America is currently in the midst of constructing a new food court area, two roller coasters and a Skycoaster, all set to open in time for their 15th anniversary on June 8, 2013. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Fun Spot America expansion update — Opening June 8, 2013…

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Hosts Banks Lee and JeniLynn Knopp bring you this week’s theme park and attraction news. On this week’s episode: [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Attractions — The Show — April 11, 2013 — Kingdom Keepers Interview, Theme Park Factory Tours, Plus More…

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Ever wanted to join the circus, or just pretend you did? Now’s your chance with trapeze lessons. Now open off of International Drive, Trapeze Federation is offering flying trapeze instructional classes to anyone ages 5 and up. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Learn to fly at Trapeze Federation, now open near International Drive…

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By Andy Guinigundo, Video by Benson Ma, Photos by Jason Ma

Carlsbad, Calif. – April 5, 2013 marked the Legoland Hotel grand opening at Legoland California Resort. This three-story, 250 room hotel represents the largest expansion in the resort’s history. Each and every room is Lego themed after one of three popular Lego lines: pirate, adventure, or kingdom. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Out of the Loop: Legoland Hotel in California now open — Videos/Photos…

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Wet ‘n Wild Orlando will host its annual Waves of Glory event celebrating emerging artists in the Christian rock, gospel, punk and R &B genre this year on April 27, 2013. The event will feature a live concert performance by two-time Grammy nominated, Dove Award-winning artists Sanctus Real. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Wet ‘n Wild Orlando ‘Waves of Glory’ lineup announced, featuring Sanctus Real…

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By Kevin Yee

This week in Photo Finds we investigate new cone sandwiches at Downtown Disney and cone drinks near Test Track, plus snoop around the Epcot Flower and Garden Festival Center for the first time this season. In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, walls in Africa hint that Festival of the Lion King may soon have a new venue, and the zebras have been replaced by addax. At Universal, the Transformers building is done and open on the outside, and the Potter construction takes on new dimensions as the steel girders inch closer to the walkways. [Read more...]

Click here to continue reading Photo Finds: Animal Kingdom changes and construction, Transformers and Wizarding World updates — April 8, 2013…

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